Plan Ahead: Citizen’s Planning Institute offering educational courses

Image via citizensplanninginstitute.orgThere’s nothing like the sound of jackhammers, bulldozers and drills to gently wake you in the morning. Although it may be hard to believe at 7 a.m., you do have the power to affect the new development happening in your community. If you want to be equipped to offer input on what’s being

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Green Living: Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan: Phase II

Input from Philadelphia citizens—through completed surveys and community meetings—played a major role in developing Phase I of Philadelphia’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (released in October). The plan detailed recommendations and strategies for creating a more pedestrian and bike-friendly Philadelphia.

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Intersections: Money Matters

If Philadelphia hopes to become one of the greenest cities in America, now is the time. Thanks to two multi-million dollar grants from the federal government (distributed as part of President Obama’s Recovery Act), Philly is embarking on initiatives that will create green jobs, address energy concerns and offer sustainable solutions to some of the

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